Maximum TIRE(Rubber) fitment thread

[Fred Allen Burge]

Originally Posted by ROIDMONKEY

NICE WHEELS...WHAT SIZES? lol

17x9.75" 25mm offset for front and rear.

[nep]

so confused. when using the frontspace/backspace measurements SicBastard pioneered on page 26, do you add an inch to the rim? for example, a 9j wheel is actually 10 inches lip to lip, so i assume that is the correct way. the reason i ask is because SicBeard appears to have used two different methods, one where he adds an inch and another where he doesnt. an example:

Originally Posted by SicBastard

Sounds great, They'll probably even fit under stock fenders with a good R&P.

For the rear though you might even be able to pull off 18x11.5 +26. that's using a Backspace of 172, and a Frontspace of 120mm (which I'm thinking is the most you could have and still get under stock s14 R&P'd fenders and not have it look whack).

here he appears to use the actual 11.5" wheel in his calculation, whereas here:

Originally Posted by SicBastad

backspace 157mm
gsracers 18x10 + 18 w 275 rubber

here he appears to use 10" + 1" = 11" in his calculation

anyone clarify?

[SicBastard]

Originally Posted by nep

so confused. when using the frontspace/backspace measurements SicBastard pioneered on page 26, do you add an inch to the rim? for example, a 9j wheel is actually 10 inches lip to lip, so i assume that is the correct way. the reason i ask is because SicBeard appears to have used two different methods, one where he adds an inch and another where he doesnt. an example:



here he appears to use the actual 11.5" wheel in his calculation, whereas here:



here he appears to use 10" + 1" = 11" in his calculation

anyone clarify?

You have a firm grasp on it. The original post/method is usually half an inch lower than the actual BS. Like you said, the difference between a wheels quoted/tire-seat width (which is used with offset), and its actual outer width (used for backspace) is usually off by about an inch.

So after you calculate the backspace using the wheels quoted width (inner tire-seat to inner tire-seat) and offset. You have to add half an inch to that to get the real back space (one inch difference between quoted and outer, devided by 2 = half inch). Of course that ~inch difference varies by wheel manufacturer, so it's always better to measure the actual wheel if you have it.

[nep]

Originally Posted by SicBastard

You have a firm grasp on it. The original post/method is usually half an inch lower than the actual BS. Like you said, the difference between a wheels quoted/tire-seat width (which is used with offset), and its actual outer width (used for backspace) is usually off by about an inch.

So after you calculate the backspace using the wheels quoted width (inner tire-seat to inner tire-seat) and offset. You have to add half an inch to that to get the real back space (one inch difference between quoted and outer, devided by 2 = half inch). Of course that ~inch difference varies by wheel manufacturer, so it's always better to measure the actual wheel if you have it.

Awesome. Thanks for introducing some logic into the voodoo that is wheel fitment

[SicBastard]

Originally Posted by nep

Awesome. Thanks for introducing some logic into the voodoo that is wheel fitment

I told my Dad that degree in Philosophy/Logic wasn't a waste of time!

[gsxr141]

i know it's not a 240, but here's what i'm working with.
i have my flame suit on, due to the ride height. lol
17x9 +24 with 275-40's and 17x10.5 +27 with 315-35's.
the car will be lowered and the fenders flared for an exact fit.

[raylit20]

Gsxr, what kind of wheels are those? I've been looking for a set of 17x10.5's and am having a hard time finding any that aren't either ridiculously expensive or mustang replicas.

[simmode1]

I think those ARE Mustang replicas...
http://www.americanmuscle.com/17x105...el-chrome.html

[gsxr141]

yep. the rears are reps, and the fronts are ford wheels. you can't really go wrong for the price. i actually wish the rear offset was weaker so the tires would sit in a little farther. oh well, nothing a roll and pull can't fix. lol

[Thefugitive]

Ive got a coupe stock suspension, and (2)17x8.25 +25 (2)17x9.75 +25 Im thinking of running 215/45-17 front and 235/45-17 rear.. You think it will work? Or will I need to do some fender rolling? Any help would be appreciated..

[R@ddy]

Originally Posted by Thefugitive

Ive got a coupe stock suspension, and (2)17x8.25 +25 (2)17x9.75 +25 Im thinking of running 215/45-17 front and 235/45-17 rear.. You think it will work? Or will I need to do some fender rolling? Any help would be appreciated..

Lmao GTFO with that bullshit. 215 tires on an 8.25 wheel? The only way 215 are acceptable in this thread is if you put em on bicycle rims.

[sr20s13abel]

Originally Posted by S@nt0s

"we need to change the stereotype that S chassis cars are only good for the slammed look or drift. It's unfortunately a small crowd but people don't know what they are missing."

i agree, i am always asked that isnt for drifting, i say i dont do that figure skater shit lol
im going for grip/tire but in a different way







15x8 Weld RT's
235/60R15 but measured out is a 26'' x 9.5''

17x4.5 Weld Alumastars M&H 185/55

HERE IS ANOTHER S13.. ON THE DRAG MODE !!





15x10 weld racing with 275/50R15 MT ET STREET TO DRIVE ON THE STREET...






15x8 welds with 26X8.5 mt et drag to race !! (going 26x10)


MORE TO COME !!!

YouTube - ‪Tuned by Nelson S, Indio Drag S13,SR20store GT35R 622WHP *‬‏

[WISH ONE]

Finally put on wheels 285/35 rear and 255/35 front.
I would really like to run a 285/275 or 275 all around or 275/265 but this is what I've got for now.


20mm wide fronts
50mm rears. running a 25mm spacer in the rear.

[GripTerror]

That looks hot seriously good job

[SicBastard]

S13abel 1.459 60' is NO JOKE! Right on!

Wish, looks great. What wheels are those?

[sr20s13abel]

Originally Posted by SicBastard

S13abel 1.459 60' is NO JOKE! Right on!

Wish, looks great. What wheels are those?

Thanks.. Its a nice feeling.. Lol

[WISH ONE]

Originally Posted by SicBastard

S13abel 1.459 60' is NO JOKE! Right on!

Wish, looks great. What wheels are those?

Thanks! 18x9.75 xxr 527s +25 I believe.
Nothing fancy and at 500$ a set I couldn't resist and I bought 3 sets. lol
I have a set of gold Im waiting to put tires on.

[noucamp]

s14a all ET5

FRONT: Rota GTR 18x9,5 230/35
REAR: Rota GTR 18x9,5 255/30






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[WISH ONE]

why dont you run 255 all around?

[Karlitos]

@WishOne Really Nice job looks sick. Just wondering, what front overfenders are those? They dont have a vent which makes them look better.

[Fred Allen Burge]

Originally Posted by WISH ONE

Finally put on wheels 285/35 rear and 255/35 front.
I would really like to run a 285/275 or 275 all around or 275/265 but this is what I've got for now.

20mm wide fronts
50mm rears. running a 25mm spacer in the rear.

Sweet, now I can order fenders! I was wondering if I'd need 20mm fenders on my coupe running these wheels, I've got the same size front wheel/tire as you (17" though) and 275/40 rear tire. Hoping I can get by with just a roll/pull in the rear though.

[Flicktitty]

Originally Posted by Karlitos

@WishOne Really Nice job looks sick. Just wondering, what front overfenders are those? They dont have a vent which makes them look better.

X2 i what fronts?

[WISH ONE]

Thanks guys!
b-magic fenders, the vents have been shaved.

[Skilz10179]

18x9.5 +10 245/35
18x11 +25 275/35

Stock body, no rivets, and no fiberglass panels...

Crap cel phone pic!

[Flicktitty]

don't know if the rears are quite "MAX TIRE" judging by the stretch. clean car though.

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by Flicktitty

don't know if the rears are quite "MAX TIRE" judging by the stretch. clean car though.

While I slightly agree, I would think it's "max tire" for the given car/body, not given wheel width. Mine is slightly stretched at a 285 on an 11", but it's a god damn tucked 285 on a stock bodied(pull) S13... thereby making it a MAX tire on said vehicle. With all of that being said, a 275 is not that max on an S14.

[Skilz10179]

Originally Posted by Broadfield

While I slightly agree, I would think it's "max tire" for the given car/body, not given wheel width. Mine is slightly stretched at a 285 on an 11", but it's a god damn tucked 285 on a stock bodied(pull) S13... thereby making it a MAX tire on said vehicle. With all of that being said, a 275 is not that max on an S14.

I agree for the most part but more than 50% of this thread is cars running 255-275's out back so i thought i could share my set up here too. It's funny, i didn't hear shit when i shared my old set up here which was the exact same width tires and smaller rims lol.

[AceInHole]

Just because I saw this thread still alive while looking for wheels for my fiance's car.......


Trying to figure out how to make this work:
18x12 CCW (6.75" backspace)
315/30R18 Hoosier A6


Up front:


Might need to build up some new front fenders...

[SicBastard]

PJ, Hope you don't mind but I've got a ton of questions for ya:

-What's your ground clearance to the lowest part of the powerbrace?
-How much compression travel do you think you have at the current ride height?
-How much strut clearance do you have with then18x12 and 6.75" backspace in front? I pressume you're running at least a 0.5" spacer?

Thanx a million! I've got to get out to the Meadowlands to watch the Panda some day!

[Flicktitty]

ok, this is may be a goofy question. but i came across some wheels today i really like and am considering buying them.

they are 16x13 with a 5 7/8 backspace so + 24 (correct?)
if i got 50mm rear over fenders on a S13 coupe, i SHOULD be able to fit these on with a 315 tire correct?